The glukkons first began to dable in industries about the time they learned that the Chosen Heroes of Oddworld would be shown by the moons. They wanted it to be them of course but in case the moons showed otherwise they wouldn't let that stop them. For whatever reason they began taking a scientific approach to things, as opposed to the spiritual mudokons. This time was known as the Alchemy Age. Eventually science expirements turned into helpful products. The glukkons realized that if they could control the industrial business of Mudos they would become the most powerful race. Somewhere along the line came the khanzumerz who, somehow, convinced the Magog Cartel to make their food for them, even though the kahnzumerz did not work for the money they spent on it. The glukkons however, did as the khanzumerz commanded. Somewhere along the lines they enslaved the mudokons and made an alliance with the Vykkers Conglomerate.
Some of the above is speculation, especially parts concerning the history of oddworld. Hopefully more details will be revealed in future games.
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